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11-26-2018, 03:08 PM
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Location: Connecticut
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
It was also explicitly stated, by PA himself, that we would still be able to openly criticize all public figures here...including the U.S. president...
In fact... the right to verbally crucify our political leaders whenever we feel it warranted is exactly what a "democracy" is all about...as far as I am concerned. But, as always...you are all welcomed to disagree with me on this...or anything else.  |
PA's rule pertained to the acceptance of ' public figure' name-calling...openly criticizing public figures was never an issue. However, this is one rule that I wish PA would change; to be added to/included with the 'member' name-calling rule. What purpose does it serve other than to intensify belligerence among members?
In the public domain, we may have a right to 'verbally' crucify our political leaders, but, IMO, unabashed acceptance of and/or leniency toward said 'right' way too often escalates to 'acts' of crucifixion, most especially among the ignorant and mentally ill of our society... and impressionable children.
I much prefer a more polite democracy...most especially in the private sector! Surely, we are all capable of polite discourse, here, are we not?
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11-26-2018, 03:21 PM
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tmrpots
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11-26-2018, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: donkeys ride from ASD
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Originally Posted by barn32
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Its obvious too late to shut this barn door, the asses are loose. 
Lots of room for improvement.
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11-26-2018, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Hampshire
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Originally Posted by MargieRose
PA's rule pertained to the acceptance of 'public figure' name-calling...openly criticizing public figures was never an issue. However, this is one rule that I wish PA would change; to be added to/included with the 'member' name-calling rule. What purpose does it serve other than to intensify belligerence among members?
In the public domain, we may have a right to 'verbally' crucify our political leaders, but, IMO, unabashed acceptance of and/or leniency toward said 'right' way too often escalates to 'acts' of crucifixion, most especially among the ignorant and mentally ill of our society...and impressionable children.
I much prefer a more polite democracy...most especially in the private sector! Surely, we are all capable of polite discourse, here, are we not?
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Well I look forward to your posts, so I keep in mind that a few other nice lady posters would frequent here in OT before we all went so hard core. I roll with the punches and figure we have gone from one extreme to another. A new edict is set and advance notice what will be and those who hang here fight it and others say no fair instead of also rolling with the punches then complain when actions are taken. It just means a couple days of adjustment for most of us.
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12-01-2018, 05:06 PM
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#275
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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The neuro-syphilis kicking in yet again 
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12-01-2018, 06:56 PM
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Smarty Pants
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Every Vote Counts
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Originally Posted by MargieRose
PA's rule pertained to the acceptance of 'public figure' name-calling...openly criticizing public figures was never an issue. However, this is one rule that I wish PA would change; to be added to/included with the 'member' name-calling rule. What purpose does it serve other than to intensify belligerence among members?
In the public domain, we may have a right to 'verbally' crucify our political leaders, but, IMO, unabashed acceptance of and/or leniency toward said 'right' way too often escalates to 'acts' of crucifixion, most especially among the ignorant and mentally ill of our society...and impressionable children.
I much prefer a more polite democracy...most especially in the private sector! Surely, we are all capable of polite discourse, here, are we not?
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I agree, and made that point exactly.
I'm resolved to follow this approach going forward despite any unfair past accusations against me.
We all have to have a few laughs every once in a while though.
Great post Margierose.
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12-07-2018, 09:00 PM
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Location: Toronto
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Today's news not so good for the president. The Dems will vote to Impeach in the house but I doubt it gets through the senate unless it proven that Trump himself colluded with Russia the I think Reps will have a hard time not impeaching him
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12-07-2018, 11:16 PM
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tmrpots
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,285
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Originally Posted by azeri98
Today's news not so good for the president. The Dems will vote to Impeach in the house but I doubt it gets through the senate unless it proven that Trump himself colluded with Russia the I think Reps will have a hard time not impeaching him
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None of this makes any difference, because Pence will pardon him. It will just be one big show. Unless of course Pence's wife has anything to say about it, because she absolutely despises Rump.
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12-07-2018, 11:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Originally Posted by azeri98
Today's news not so good for the president. The Dems will vote to Impeach in the house but I doubt it gets through the senate unless it proven that Trump himself colluded with Russia the I think Reps will have a hard time not impeaching him
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I doubt it … time will tell
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12-08-2018, 10:30 AM
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Just another Facist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Now in Houston
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azeri98
Today's news not so good for the president. The Dems will vote to Impeach in the house but I doubt it gets through the senate unless it proven that Trump himself colluded with Russia the I think Reps will have a hard time not impeaching him
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I don’t know how you make that conclusion. Cohen proved he was stupid. Trump wasn’t proven to have done anything.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/feds...ry?id=59677788
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12-11-2018, 12:18 PM
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#281
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gelding
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12-11-2018, 02:38 PM
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gelding
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12-11-2018, 02:56 PM
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PA Steward
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Del Boca Vista
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Has Trump collapsed yet? Just asking for a friend...
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12-11-2018, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 22,629
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Originally Posted by FantasticDan
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OMG FanDan, you are down to quoting tweets from feminist activists, how far you have fallen.
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12-11-2018, 03:32 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Canandaigua, New york
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Can't have fallen that far. He was never that high up.
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